aa3 wan6 wui2亞運會亚运会
Jyutpingaa3 wan6 wui2
Yalea wahn wúi
Definition
Asian Games; the quadrennial international multi-sport event for athletes from all over Asia.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively use the short form 亞運 instead of the full name 亞運會 in casual conversation. The full name is mostly reserved for formal news reports, official announcements, or when clarity is needed in a professional context.
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gaai3屆gaiExamples
Where are the Asian Games being held this year?
I really want to go watch the Asian Games opening ceremony.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
